Supplier Relationship Sr Mgr

Amgen • New Albany, OH

90d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Amgen, if you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we've helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world's toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas -Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease- we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you'll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you'll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Manufacturing or Packaging experience in a GMP environment; Or Associate's degree and 10 years of Manufacturing or Packaging experience in a GMP environment; Or Bachelor's degree and 6 years of Manufacturing or Packaging experience in a GMP environment; Or Master's degree and 4 years of Manufacturing or Packaging experience in a GMP environment; Or Doctorate degree and 2 years of Manufacturing or Packaging experience in a GMP environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in Business Administration, Engineering or Science.
• 8+ years demonstrated experience in Pharmaceutical or equivalent package engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, process development or supplier management.
• 8+ years working knowledge of cGMP principles and other regulatory guidelines.
• 5+ years demonstrated competency working with external supplier/customers and leading large cross-functional teams supporting production.
• 5+ years of project management experience leading cross-functional, multi-company teams.
• 3+ years managing or a part of executive sponsored teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulated packaging.
• Self-starter with a high-level of comfort with ambiguity and complexity.
• Strong leader with executive presence.
• Experienced team member of a cross-functional, matrixed team.
• Demonstrated quantitative skills including experience in business process development and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a global packaging strategy for cartons.
• Act as the site lead/liaison for External Supply and supplier relationship managers.
• Drive multiple supplier relationships both domestically and globally.
• Ensure consistent high-quality products through developed mitigation strategies.
• Develop, design, and implement key metrics to drive supplier performance.
• Oversee supplier engagement of Amgen's external network of packaging suppliers.
• Lead the resiliency strategy and deployment of category level initiatives.
• Identify and drive strategic cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Package Engineering, Quality, Site Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Define specific supplier engagements/projects to align with site goals.
• Balance supplier partnership with performance accountability.
• Lead external and internal operating review meetings.
• Develop and implement performance improvement plans when required.
• Manage executive escalations and communication as needed.
• Build and maintain a vast network of stakeholders across all packaging sites.
• Provide influence through expertise in packaging design/development phases.
• Create and maintain external intelligence insights including industry trends.

Benefits

• A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions.
• Group medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• A discretionary annual bonus program.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans.
• Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree